Waseca, Minnesota
Waseca: City in Minnesota
About
Waseca is a city located in the county of Waseca in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,410 and a population density of 705 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,835 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Waseca
| Population : | 8,835 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Waseca County |
| Postal code : | 56093 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 13.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,152 feet / 351 meters |
| Capital city : | Waseca is capital of Waseca County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:41:03 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 662 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waseca is located at 44°4'40"N 93°30'27"W (44.0777400, -93.5074400).
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Official website of Waseca
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waseca decreased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,410 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,412 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,407 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,318 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,241 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,223 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,022 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,959 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,899 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,865 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,835 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,248 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,100 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,374 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,138 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 83.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 365 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
Waseca zip code is 56093.
County name: Waseca, County
fips: 27161
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,175 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $387 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $809 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,449 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,469 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,698 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 218,736 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $35,475 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,211 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 835 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 152 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 626 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 984.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.23 |
People born in Waseca (11)
People born in Waseca, including politician Ray John Madden, film producer Fred McConnell, baseball player and coach Gene Glynn, .
List
- Glenn Odekirk (American engineer) he was born in 09/05/1905
- Jerry Terrell (American baseball player) he was born in 13/07/1946
- Robert Sheran (American lawyer, judge and politician) he was born in 02/01/1916
- Jerry Krause (American aviator and missionary)
- Sarah Cahill (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 26/11/1978
- George Earl Resler (American artist (1882-1954)) he was born in 01/01/1882
- Robert H. Staehlin (librarian) he was born in 16/11/1921
- Leroy Shield (American film score and radio composer, pianist, session musician) he was born in 02/10/1893
Schools in Waseca
College & universities near Waseca, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173142 | Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173920 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato (MN) | 56001 |
| 173911 | South Central College | North Mankato (MN) | 56003-1920 |
| 173647 | Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter (MN) | 56082-1498 |
| 174844 | St Olaf College | Northfield (MN) | 55057-1098 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waseca, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
Other cities in Waseca County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Waseca County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 2,590 | Human settlement in Iosco Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Otisco | 601 | Township in Waseca County, Minnesota |
| Janesville | 520 | Township in Waseca County, Minnesota |
| Saint Mary | 458 | Township in Waseca County, Minnesota |
| New Richland | 441 | City in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States |
| Waldorf | 224 | Human settlement in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Waseca distances to largest Minnesota cities
